Music memorabilia up for grabs

Updated 09.52 Tue Jun 17 2008

Keywords: piano, auction, Bonhams, Sir Elton John

The Steinway Grand piano on which Elton John rehearsed Don't Go Breaking My Heart is up for auction.

The instrument was central to many rehearsals and celebrity singalongs at his Windsor home, with the likes of Kiki Dee, Take That and the late Paula Yates.

Also in the entertainment memorabilia sale is Sir Elton's Versace boiler suit, which appears on the CD cover Elton John - One Night Only The Greatest Hits

Bonhams auction house puts the piano's estimated price at £35,000-£45,000.

Also in the entertainment memorabilia sale is Sir Elton's Versace boiler suit, which appears on the CD cover Elton John - One Night Only The Greatest Hits.

The costume is expected to fetch £1,000-£1,500.

It'll be sold together with two signed photographs of Sir Elton wearing the suit.